Chapter 9, Part 4 · Art. 158
Removal and resignation of Director of Public Prosecutions
- The Director of Public Prosecutions may be removed only for inability to perform the functions, non-compliance with Chapter Six, bankruptcy, incompetence, or gross misconduct.
Art. 158(1)
(1) The Director of Public Prosecutions may be removed from office only on the grounds of— (a) inability to perform the functions of office arising from mental or physical incapacity; (b) non-compliance with Chapter Six; (c) bankruptcy; (d) incompetence; or (e) gross misconduct or misbehaviour.
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Art. 158(2)
(2) A person desiring the removal of the Director of Public Prosecutions may present a petition to the Public Service Commission which, shall be in writing, setting out the alleged facts constituting the grounds for the removal of the Director.
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Art. 158(9)
(9) The Director of Public Prosecutions may resign from office by giving notice, in writing, to the President.
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- The Director of Public Prosecutions can be removed only for serious reasons, through a strict process.
Art. 158(1)
(1) The Director of Public Prosecutions may be removed from office only on the grounds of— (a) inability to perform the functions of office arising from mental or physical incapacity; (b) non-compliance with Chapter Six; (c) bankruptcy; (d) incompetence; or (e) gross misconduct or misbehaviour.
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